TSB: FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2008–2010)

Bulletin SB-54-258 — December 1, 2010

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSB-54-258
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER
ModelsCASCADIA
Model Years2008–2010
Date IssuedDecember 1, 2010
Date Added to NHTSAApril 11, 2011
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Vehicles Affected21 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

FREIGHTLINER: EXTERIOR LIGHTS BLINKING. TRUCKS BUILT WITH SAM CAB SOFTWARE RELEASE 6.0 (SOFTWARE VERSION 09.31.005 AND ALL TRAILER IF TRAILER FAULT DETECTION IS ACTIVATED) TO LINK MOMENTARILY. BLINKING OF LIGHTS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 5 SE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FREIGHTLINER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SB-54-258) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.